Ultimate Classic Rock News

He contributed to almost all of the band's song, including the classic hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 30, 2023, 3:28 am
Former Kiss guitarist says he'll reveal 'some dirt' if his demand is not met. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: March 29, 2023, 10:12 pm
Guitarist also shares frustration over lack of news after tour cancellation. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 29, 2023, 7:31 pm
They started out as Beatles copies, transitioned to disco pioneers and never calmed their restless spirits. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: March 29, 2023, 3:05 pm
Second single from the Wedding Album gave the band another Top 10 hit. Continue reading…
Author: Annie Zaleski
Posted: March 29, 2023, 2:16 pm
"You can see through a scratchy fan video that there's never been anything like that in the history of music." Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 29, 2023, 1:18 pm
Ex-Dio veterans kick up ferocious hard-rock storm on third album. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 29, 2023, 12:41 pm
Legendary acts are rumored to headline, along with Metallica and Iron Maiden. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 28, 2023, 11:45 pm
Instrumental was titled 'The Seasons' and meant for the opening of 1973's 'Houses of the Holy.' Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 28, 2023, 4:55 pm
Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons and Interpol will join them on various dates. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 28, 2023, 4:24 pm
The band demonstrated unprecedented range on its fifth album. Continue reading…
Author: Gary Graff
Posted: March 28, 2023, 3:53 pm
Diamond Dave advised his Van Halen successor on how to get clip through Standards and Practices. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 28, 2023, 3:04 pm
Trek features support from Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 28, 2023, 2:21 pm
The 1982 hit doesn't sit so well 40 years later. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 28, 2023, 1:50 pm
Crazy Horse members and their most famous collaborator team up for headline-sharing LP. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: March 28, 2023, 12:30 pm
Guitarist was a member of Tom Petty's first band and also had connections to Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 27, 2023, 7:42 pm
Drummer says he's heard former bandmate's upcoming solo version of Pink Floyd's 1973 classic. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 27, 2023, 4:15 pm
He got the call to rejoin Journey in the wake of a terrible loss. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: March 27, 2023, 3:06 pm
Guitarist dropped by Piano Man's Madison Square Garden residency. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 27, 2023, 2:35 pm
Shows will be his only scheduled appearances on the continent this year. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: March 27, 2023, 2:01 pm
He and lyricist Robert Hunter were driving to the Grateful Dead's next concert stop when they were pulled over. Continue reading…
Author: Dave Swanson
Posted: March 27, 2023, 11:10 am
He got there way before Prince. And he too changed it back – decades ago. Continue reading…
Author: Dave Swanson
Posted: March 27, 2023, 10:49 am
He was admitted earlier in the week due to "heart irregularities." Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 26, 2023, 10:53 pm
He's hospitalized and awaiting further treatment. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 26, 2023, 9:58 pm
Pre-recorded backing vocals were a point of contention prior to bassist's departure. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: March 26, 2023, 5:21 pm
Drummer hasn't yet played the tapes he discovered from his late father's collection. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 26, 2023, 4:03 pm
British vocalist admits he "mouthed off" too much about similarities between both artists. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 26, 2023, 3:22 pm
Twisted Sister singer was skirting financial collapse and career demise as he aimed to launch a new supergroup. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 26, 2023, 11:01 am
It's been an emotional 12 months. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: March 25, 2023, 11:15 am
Multi-instrumentalist dishes on playing with Ringo Starr, Foreigner and Hall and Oates in new book 'Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig.' Continue reading…
Author: Gary Graff
Posted: March 25, 2023, 11:04 am
Five-week return to shock rock icon's group was enough, says guitarist. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 25, 2023, 10:00 am
Non-automated large-scale production means the band (and Adam Lambert) can go "thrill-seeking" on the road. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 25, 2023, 9:46 am
Kevin Cronin recalls record label had no problem with Groucho Marx joke as title. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 25, 2023, 9:43 am
The dark drug has been a favorite subject for decades. Continue reading…
Author: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
Posted: March 24, 2023, 4:15 pm
The Who guitarist releases "Can’t Outrun the Truth" in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: March 24, 2023, 2:05 pm